Realm of Darkness

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Published: 25th February 2022

March doesn’t provide many astronomical events, however that doesn’t prevent you from going and viewing or photographing the night time heavens

 

2nd March 2023

Venus and Jupiter in Conjunction

March starts astronomically on the Thursday the 2nd of March with Venus and Jupiter near each other, also known as conjunction

Although the Moon is several days away from a Full Moon, it may make things a bit more difficult

They can be spotted from around six to seven in the evening, located in the Pieces constellation, and will be visible for a couple of hours

The can be spotted with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars or a telescope may help you get a better view

However with a telescope, you probably won’t be able to see both objects at the same time

 

7th March 2023

Full Moon

Tuesday the 7th of March means the occurrence of our enemy,the Full Moon

Also known as a Worm Moon. Probably named, due to the increase in earth worms as the ground thaws, and the number of worms

However after the occurrence of the Full Moon, the worms will maybe start to eat the Moon

 

20th March 2023

March Equinox

Monday the 20th of March, means the occurrence of the March Equinox

This means that both half's of the equator receive equal amount of light

This won’t provide any astronomical events, but may be of interest to some

 

21st March 2023

New Moon

Tuesday the 21st of March means the occurrence of the March New Moon

With the worms having finally devoured the Moon

The night sky will be clear of the Moons light, allowing you to view or photograph the night skies

 

 

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Written by: Ben Patmore
Ben Patmore is an amateur astrophotographer

 

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